The orthopedic device pipeline showed steady activity to start 2026, as seven systems cleared the FDA the first few months, including new shoulder arthroplasty tools, a hip replacement implant and an ACL fixation system. Here are seven orthopedic systems, devices…
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Orthopedics is at a pivotal moment, as payment reform, rising costs and shifting care models force leaders to rethink how musculoskeletal care is delivered. From site-neutral policy changes to expanding prior authorization and the rise of value-based care, the economic…
Sharon (Pa.) Regional Health System has added Ryan Harrell, DO, according to an April 22 report from WFMJ. Dr. Harrell is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic adult reconstruction and sports medicine, including joint reconstruction. He completed his orthopedic…
Charthage, Ill.-based Memorial Hospital and Macomb, Ill.-based McDonough District Hospital partnered, and added orthopedic surgeon Corey Welchlin, DO, according to an April 21 news release. Dr. Welchlin will see patients at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage and MDH. He has practiced…
Prior authorization is no longer just a checkpoint in orthopedic care, It’s becoming a defining force in how, when and even whether patients receive treatment. As payers expand algorithm-driven reviews and tighten requirements, surgeons say the impact is reshaping clinical…
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Pediatric hand surgeon Scott Kozin, MD, was named chief medical officer for Tampa-based Shriners Children’s. In the role Dr. Kozin will lead medical staff and oversee clinical strategy, quality and patient care across Shriners’ network, according to an April 22…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics plans to open an office in West Chester, Pa., expanding access to orthopedic care in Chester County, according to an April 21 system LinkedIn post. The site will offer on-site X-ray, orthotics and bracing, along with services…
Smith+Nephew’s Cartiheal Agili-C cartilage repair implants showed superior pain relief and functional gains at five years compared to surgical standard of care, the company said April 21. In a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, a randomized…
Hyalex Orthopaedics earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its Slalom MTP hemiarthroplasty implant, according to an April 21 news release. The implant is designed around the proprietary Hydrosurf materials platform and is for the treatment of degenerative conditions affecting the first…
Des Plaines, Ill.-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2024 security incident, according to an April 17 report from The HIPAA Journal. An investigation determined that an…